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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.49, 9,377.04 and 2,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.49, 9,377.04 and 2,552.76 is: 3,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.49 : 9,377.04 = 2,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.49/9,377.04 = 2,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.49x = 9,377.04 × 2,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.49x = 23,937,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,332.63/6,251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.06

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